State of Maryland

9906

The People's Counsel responds to consumer complaints about business practices of energy and telecommunications providers. For low-income users, moreover, the office works to resolve problems with service, gas and electric billing disputes, and terminations of service to vulnerable customers. Through consumer education programs, the People's Counsel informs utility customers about their rights. Appointed by the Attorney General with Senate advice and consent, the People's Counsel serves a five-year term and must be an attorney-at-law of the State (Chapter 5, Acts of 2006 Special Session; Code Public Utilities Article, secs. 2-201 through 2-206).

CEO

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

A Class Description provides information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements for a classification in the Management Service or a classification in the Skilled or Professional Service in which all positions have been designated Special Appointments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency. Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Mar 1 2012 12:00AM

Director, Division of Classification and Salary